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Healthy Women Take 10
www.healthywomen.org   May 2007 Volume 3, Issue 8

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'Take 10' for You…
Expecting Exercise for Good Health

eing pregnant brings many joys, but bloating, constipation, fatigue and backache are not among them. Those symptoms often bother women during pregnancy and can lead to inactivity, excess weight gain and an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes. To find out how comfortable physical activity can help you feel better during pregnancy, read this month's main article, "Maternal Moves: Staying Fit while Pregnant."

Stress and anxiety can keep you tense through much of the day or interrupt your sleep at night. In this month's Health Minute, learn how to use progressive muscle relaxation to release the physical and mental pressures you feel. Also in this issue, the dietitian answers questions about how to control your weight when a medical condition requires you to eat frequently and good ways to lose weight while working a night shift.

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Featured this Month

Maternal Moves: Staying Fit while Pregnant

Health Minute
Relaxing Your Body and Mind

Eating Well
A Cinco de Mayo Celebration

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separator Nora Saul, M.S, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.E.

Ask the Joslin Dietitian

Q. I have hypoglycemia and have to eat every two hours or so. I've been gaining a lot of weight even though I eat mostly healthy—fresh fruits, vegetables and grains. How can I control my weight when I have to eat so much, so often?

A. Eating more frequently is one strategy used to avoid low blood glucose (sugar) for people with hypoglycemia. More...

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NWHRC Publications

New Breastfeeding Information from the NWHRC
Expecting? Learn why breastfeeding is not only good for your baby, but good for you, too, in Health Topics A-Z: Breastfeeding. Returning to work? Check out the breastfeeding tips and resources for working moms available from "Breastfeeding Facts," a new, free handout from the NWHRC.

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